We embrace founders who believe: Risk-taking, trust, and serendipity are key ingredients of joy. Without risk, nothing new ever happens. Without trust, fear creeps in. Without serendipity, there are no surprises.Rita Golden Gelman

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Kirby Harris

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Kirby took Erik’s advice 15 years ago and pursued a career in Private Equity and not Trading. It paid off as they are now partners at BASE.

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Kirby grew up in​ this ​Oakland​…not this Oakland. He serves on the Board of a Charter School in Oakland. He is passionate about mentoring youth from the inner city and cares tremendously about the community.

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Kirby balled with Jason Kidd in High School and according to him, helped Jason develop the offense he now runs in Milwaukee. He has coached several boys and girls youth basketball teams (preferring the girls as they are far more appreciative)

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Kirby is a proud Morehouse man…did a stint in London studying Finance and has an MBA from Cal State Hayward.

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He’s a life long sci-fantasy freak and his ultimate goal is to become a warlock. He’s a good dude, most importantly.